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Trust Issues, Can I trust it? |
sdoolin |
Sep 16 2015, 07:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 1-May 14 From: LouKY Member No.: 17,299 Region Association: None |
Went to start the 914 a couple of days ago and noticed that the fuel pump sounded a little weak, didn't seem to run consistently when key turned. Car started, then died (as if it ran out of gas). Then would not start again. Cranked, but would not fire.
Luckily it was in the barn and not far away from home. Went to push it out of the way last night (to get it on the lift) and it started right up. Damnit! I'd rather it stayed broken. It starts consistently now - even though the fuel pump still sounds weak. So now I can't trust it to drive it anywhere for fear it'll not start somewhere far away. Gonna check/replace the fuel pump and filter. Any other thoughts from the collective knowledge base? |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 17 2015, 07:16 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I had an intermittent fuel pump. Replaced it with a 75-76 and now life is good.
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eyesright |
Sep 17 2015, 11:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 8-January 12 From: OK Member No.: 13,979 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Here's my show and tell...
I drove 700+ miles to Colorado in July to visit friends. When I got there the fuel pump was making a buzzing noise that got a little worse as I drove around town for a couple of days. Should I ignore things and head back to Oklahoma? Maybe I better have a back up plan. The local FLAPS can get me one in 2 days. The local indy Porsche shop will have one by noon that day. Hmmm, I think I should at least carry one with me. So $350 later, I put the new fuel pump in my tool box and start for home......and of course the old fuel pump isn't buzzing now and gets me home just fine and has been trouble free since. So I guess I have a new fuel pump on my shelf for whenever... You never know. |
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